What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laundry Attendant position at BUFFALO THUNDER, INC?
JOB PURPOSE: Maintain a constant supply of clean linens for the hotel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Perform all stages of linen processing (i.e., sorting and weighing soiled and unsoiled linen, loading and unloading washers and dryers, folding, and storing linen).
- Fold and store valet and laundry bags.
- Clean laundry machinery.
- Assist in laundry inventories.
- Clean laundry area.
- Keep work area neat and organized
- Respond to guest requests.
- Report all mechanical problems and hazardous conditions to the supervisor, manager, or Security Department.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):
- · Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to arrive at work on time and when scheduled.
- · Ability to stand on feet up to 7 hours a day and work in a fast-paced environment.
- · Ability to operate washer and dryer equipment.
- · Physically able to move/lift large, heavy objects such as linen, linen carts, and/or bags of linen.
- · Physically able to operate cleaning equipment such as brooms, spray bottles.
- · Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members verbally or in written form, over the phone or in person.
- · Ability to learn, follow, and enforce standards for cleanliness as they apply to the laundry area.
- · Ability to follow all safety procedures/standards and able to recognize and act in emergency situations.
REQUIRED EDUCATION OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school graduate or equivalent required.
- Six months of laundry experience/housekeeping/janitorial experience preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Standing/Walking: 100%
- Shift work required; must be able to work weekends and holidays; may need to work overtime.
- Ability to grasp, lift, and carry or otherwise move materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
- With assistance, lifts, carries, pushing, and pulling up to 150 lbs.
- · Ability to move throughout building, bend, stoop, and reach to assist room attendants, house persons, laundry attendants in the completion of their duties and their absence.
- · Shift work required; must be able to work weekends and holidays; may need to work overtime.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This job description lists the primary duties and responsibilities required of the employee. An employee to perform tasks other than those listed to meet business needs.
